Illustrated Māori Myths and Legends
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Illustrated Māori Myths and Legends – By Queenie Rikihana Hyland, Illustrated by Patrick Puru
Queenie Rikihana Hyland here brings together a collection of her favourite Māori myths and legends – from the creation and the ever-popular mischief- making of Māui, to the great love stories of Hinemoa and Tūtānekai, and Tūrongo and Māhinārangi. The stories are brought to life by the vivid illustrations of Patrick Puru.
Illustrated Māori Myths and Legends is a stunning addition to any bookshelf, be that of a child or an adult. Experience it as part of a group being read to or read it alone – either way the stories and the illustrations will fascinate, interest and intrigue readers of all ages.
Format: This book is a Paper back
Language: This book is written in English
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Description
Contents:
The creation
Māui, the demi-god
Māui’s birth
Māui meets his father, Makea-tū-tara
Māui’s magic weapon
Māui tames the sun
How Māui fished up Aotearoa
How Māui stole fire from Mahuika
The death of Māui
Tautini-awhitia’s journey in the seedpod canoe
Ao-kehu and the taniwha Tūtae-poroporo
Kōpūwai, the ogre of the Matau
Te Kāpō the taniwha
Patupaiarehe – the fairy people
Tāwhaitū is abducted by Whanahana
How Kahukura learnt netmaking from the fairies
Hinemoa and Tūtānekai
Tūrongo and Māhinārangi
About the Author:
Queenie Rikihana Hyland (Ngati Raukawa ki te tonga, Te Āti Awa ki Waikanae, Ngāti Toarangatira) is a well-known journalist. She lives in Te Horo and works for her Iwi, in local government and as a writer.
About the Illustrator:
Patrick Puru (Te Arawa, Ngā Puhi) was born in and lives in Rotorua. He says his work is a blend of ‘my personal research, Māori identity, life’s inspiration, my love for music and a desire to challenge my artistic abilities’.
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